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Divide 40/12 with 3/6

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 3/6

40/12 ÷ 3/6 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/6: 6/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 3/6 = 40/12 × 6/3
  3. = 40 × 6/12 × 3 = 240/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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